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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.88, 519.92 and 130.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.88, 519.92 and 130.24 is: 195.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.88 : 519.92 = 130.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.88/519.92 = 130.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.88x = 519.92 × 130.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.88x = 67,714.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,714.38/346.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.21

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